{ "city": "Simcoe County", "state": "Ontario", "page": "https://canada.theboringparts.com/city/simcoe/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-26", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Governance Committee", "headline": "Simcoe County proposes changing Head of Council title from Warden to County Chair", "summary": "The Governance Committee is discussing transition plans for a revised council composition for the 2026-2030 term. This includes updating the Procedure By-law and reviewing committee structures to align with a reduction in council size from 32 to 17 members.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/161476/Governance%20Committee%20-%2029%20Jul%202026.pdf?handle=4338F09F5AC644D59A81CDC09AF1C5F4", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1159" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Joint Council and Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1125" }, { "date": "2026-08-25", "body": "Governance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1160" }, { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1145" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Economic Development Sub-Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1135" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1122" }, { "date": "2026-09-08", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1109" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Bursary Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1149" }, { "date": "2026-09-15", "body": "Audit and Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1138" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1152" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Council", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1110" }, { "date": "2026-09-22", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1123" }, { "date": "2026-10-06", "body": "Joint Council and Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1126" }, { "date": "2026-11-03", "body": "Special Budget Meeting", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1128" }, { "date": "2026-11-10", "body": "Joint Council and Committee of the Whole", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1127" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Joint Council and Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Council approves $370.1 M budget for Simcoe Village Campus project", "summary": "The Joint Council and Committee of the Whole will adopt minutes and reports from previous meetings and approve the Performance Management, Human Services and Corporate Services recommendations. Councillors will also approve several major initiatives, including $100,000 funding for a temporary HART Hub staff position, a $600,000 leachate management upgrade at the Collingwood Landfill, and the Canada‑Ontario Housing Initiatives Investment Plan for 2026‑2027. The most significant financial decision is to raise the Simcoe Village Campus project budget by 4.83% from $353 M to $370.1 M and to add maintenance and oversight staff for the campus.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/161169/Joint%20Council%20and%20Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2023%20J.pdf?handle=4D830EAFEDA341E18B8FB726D74D740F", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1124" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Shareholder of the Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc.", "headline": "Lake Simcoe Regional Airport shareholder to elect directors and approve 2025 financials", "summary": "The County of Simcoe, as sole shareholder of Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Inc., is holding its annual general meeting to elect directors to the LSRA Board, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify the actions of the Board since the last AGM.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/161177/Shareholder%20of%20the%20Lake%20Simcoe%20Regional%20Airport.pdf?handle=876D18C2AE2A4CC2BC65E16FA0040636", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1150" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation", "headline": "Shareholder to elect SCHC directors and approve 2025 audited financial statements", "summary": "The Shareholder of the Simcoe County Housing Corporation (the County) will hold its annual general meeting on June 23, 2026. They are set to elect directors for the SCHC, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditors, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify actions taken by the board since the last annual meeting. The agenda also includes adoption of the previous meeting's minutes and other routine procedural items.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/161175/Shareholder%20of%20the%20Simcoe%20County%20Housing%20Corpor.pdf?handle=E1B8648B42B24924824A415169478CE3", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1151" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board", "headline": "Board to schedule June 23 AGM, recommend director slate", "summary": "This Lake Simcoe Regional Airport Board meeting is largely procedural. The main public item is approving the Notice of Annual General Meeting (AGM) for June 23, 2026, which includes recommendations to elect directors, appoint Baker Tilly KDN LLP as auditor, approve the 2025 draft audited financial statements, and ratify board actions since the last AGM. The board will also enter closed session for confidential updates on infrastructure, rates, real estate/legal matters, and advocacy/regulatory response.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160545/Lake%20Simcoe%20Regional%20Airport%20Board%20-%2017%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=7F5E34D6FE194687BACE307BAAEA068B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1158" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee to consider revised council composition and full-time head of council", "summary": "The Governance Committee will discuss several governance and transition items, including a revised council composition and a full-time head of council position, as well as strong chair powers. They will also consider advocating for procedural clarity on weighted voting regulations and review code of conduct implications from provincial Bill 9. A confidential session is scheduled for the CAO performance appraisal review.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160488/Governance%20Committee%20-%2016%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=77A13812DE9447339F59E6EA2138F49D", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1141" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to approve Wasaga Beach Official Plan with modifications", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider approval of the Town of Wasaga Beach Official Plan, including a non-decision on ELM Lands, and a non-decision on the Township of Clearview Official Plan. Members will also hear a delegation requesting that intimate partner violence be declared an epidemic, receive reports on long-term care grants, and discuss a proposed private golf range at a closed landfill. Several items are consent. A closed session is scheduled for confidential land acquisitions.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160329/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=1B7F7A77460343AE9C3106F1587EA3A8", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1121" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council considers cutting residential development charges 30-50% for three years", "summary": "Council will consider a proposal to reduce residential development charge rates by 30% to 50% from March 2026 levels for three years, applying across all residential types and geographic areas. Two by-laws are also up for enactment: one delegating authority to the CAO for post-election administrative actions, and another authorizing agreements under the Housing Opportunities Fund. Other items include routine approvals of previous minutes, committee reports, and proclamations.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160325/Council%20-%2009%20Jun%202026.pdf?handle=AEB19D4AF50B473580D10033EF33B5ED", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1108" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Economic Development Sub-Committee", "headline": "Sub-committee to receive workforce, tourism updates", "summary": "The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive informational updates on workforce development attraction and retention initiatives, the Made in Simcoe County Tourism Strategy, and tourism and economic development communications. No binding decisions are scheduled; all items are for receipt only.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160323/Economic%20Development%20Sub-Committee%20-%2009%20Jun%20202.pdf?handle=F87ACD79DF7A44C2929899E9100BE7ED", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1134" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board", "headline": "Board to approve 2025 audited financial statements and elect directors at AGM", "summary": "The Simcoe County Housing Corporation Board will consider several items including receiving the 2025 fourth quarter report, approving the notice for the Annual General Meeting on June 23, 2026, adopting recommendations on the Affordable Housing Lease Up Process, and entering into a funding agreement for electric vehicle charging stations at 100 Miller Park in Bradford. The board will also discuss a confidential transfer of assets report in closed session.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/160318/Simcoe%20County%20Housing%20Corporation%20Board%20-%2009%20Ju.pdf?handle=067D609C14C348C9829D93FB4ECBC74A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1157" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Affordable Housing Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to endorse final Housing Faster Community Planning Permit System templates", "summary": "The committee will consider endorsing final deliverables for a Community Planning Permit System template project, which aims to streamline development approvals for affordable housing. They will also receive a presentation on Bridge Housing from Homelessness Services and discuss a regional Encampment Communications Portal. The endorsement would allow distribution of templates to local municipalities for implementation.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159945/Affordable%20Housing%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2002%20Jun%20.pdf?handle=A44CC677CF1149EF8C7D5EFDE3CC5189", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1147" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee to decide on $1.9M for affordable rental housing", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will consider approving up to $1.9 million from the social housing reserve for affordable rental housing development via a 2026 Request for Proposals. They will also receive an update on recruitment and retention for health and emergency services, and vote on recommendations from the Audit and Finance Committee and the Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss a confidential land acquisition for a road project.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159846/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=3871ADE7094A49E78B00D862086DFE5A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1120" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "Council", "headline": "Simcoe County Council to adopt routine minutes and committee reports", "summary": "This meeting is largely procedural, focused on approving previous council minutes and committee reports. Council will also receive communications and proclamations for Museum Month, National AccessAbility Week, and Pride Month, and enact a confirmatory by-law.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159842/Council%20-%2026%20May%202026.pdf?handle=B1BDD29C70E84FB689C0C4C6FC44D881", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1107" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Audit and Finance Committee", "headline": "Committee to approve 2025 audited financial statements and review investment report", "summary": "The Audit and Finance Committee will receive a presentation on the 2025 comparative financial analysis from Baker Tilly and consider several items including the approval of the draft audited financial statements for fiscal year 2025. They will also review the 2025 investment report, the annual statement of development charge reserve funds, and proposed changes to the 2027 budget document. Additionally, a presentation on a centralized security team for municipal partners will be given.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159508/Audit%20and%20Finance%20Committee%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=22F71AFD5F0645AA90DD951F50E9A69A", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1137" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Accessibility Advisory Committee", "headline": "Committee to endorse multiple 2026 municipal election accessibility plans", "summary": "The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee will consider and endorse draft 2026 election accessibility plans for several municipalities, including Midland, Springwater, Tay, and the municipal & school board plan. It will also receive the 2025 Annual Accessibility Status Report and approve it subject to any modifications. Additional items include a Save the Date for a June 11 Accessibility Committee Forum and a George Brown Polytechnic National AccessAbility Week educational series.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159512/Accessibility%20Advisory%20Committee%20-%2019%20May%202026.pdf?handle=52B1E82D119643609FFA57A8F25DF9A7", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1144" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "CANCELLED - Economic Development Sub-Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1133" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council enacts by-laws appointing weed inspector and setting new residential tax rate", "summary": "Simcoe County Council will approve its agenda, adopt minutes from the April 28 meeting, and endorse committee recommendations on performance management, human services, and corporate services. The Council will also enact By-law No. 7180-26 to appoint an Area Weed Inspector and By-law No. 7181-26 to establish a subclass tax rate for new multi‑residential properties for the 2026 taxation year.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159196/Council%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=9C8F2A36136948C0B5D502C40F241E95", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1106" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Transit Planning Workshop - Special Council", "headline": "County Council holds workshop on transit service delivery recommendations", "summary": "County Council is reviewing a draft Transit Service Delivery Review presented by Dillon Consulting. The workshop focuses on a three-part strategy to expand inter-community routes, improve passenger transfers, and increase rural access.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159206/Transit%20Planning%20Workshop%20-%20Special%20Council%20-%201.pdf?handle=86C5FB5E492244E28C2394109AC02C7B", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1156" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee recommends refusing three woodland removal exemptions in Clearview", "summary": "The committee will consider recommended refusals of three requests to remove woodlands under Forest Conservation By-law 6894 in Clearview Township. Delegations include the Simcoe County Hospital Alliance and a resident seeking a woodland removal exemption. Consent items cover paramedic services week, emergency shelter cost analysis, and letters from municipalities on Bill 100 (Better Regional Governance Act). The meeting also includes a closed session on a land acquisition for social and community services.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/159200/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2012%20May%202026.pdf?handle=886CD560341745D4B6698D41577AA869", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1119" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "CANCELLED - Governance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1140" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee to review alternate councillor pay, consider CAO delegation after nomination day", "summary": "The Governance Committee will receive a staff report recommending maintaining the current $300 per diem for alternate councillors who attend meetings in place of absent members. The report also discusses a potential increase to $325-$400. The committee will consider a delegation of authority to the Chief Administrative Officer for restricted acts after nomination day (lame duck period). Four confidential items on general manager performance appraisals are also scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/158856/Governance%20Committee%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=32BA0592919547128B5588B2976383CF", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1155" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Committee approves SCIF micro‑grant allocations and new funding streams", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole will receive and approve several items, including the Social and Community Investment Fund (SCIF) program realignment with micro‑grant allocations and the creation of two funding streams. It will also approve a one‑time funding request for community support services, a waste‑subsidy policy change for multi‑residential properties, and the 2025 year‑end financial report allocating $2,483,855 from the Roads Reserve and $1,263,270 from the General Contingency Reserve. In addition, the committee will endorse updated policies for the Black Ash Creek Special Policy Area within the Town of Collingwood Official Plan.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/158850/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=ED36AC8963AA4FB1AE0CD950BC3F4BBA", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1118" }, { "date": "2026-04-28", "body": "Council", "headline": "Council to consider new multi-residential tax subclass for 2026", "summary": "Simcoe County Council will review reports from the Committee of the Whole regarding Performance Management, Human Services, and Corporate Services. The body is also considering two new by-laws related to weed inspection and taxation.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/158846/Council%20-%2028%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=FB9ABC5A0EE24A81BE2736B40297AA36", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1105" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "body": "CANCELLED - Planning Advisory Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": null, "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1143" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Committee of the Whole", "headline": "Simcoe County proposes 35% tax discount for new multi-residential subclasses", "summary": "The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a uniform discount structure for multi-residential property subclasses and a partnership for a shared emergency services station in Midland. The body is also considering a commissioned art installation for the Museum grounds.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/158214/Committee%20of%20the%20Whole%20-%2014%20Apr%202026.pdf?handle=9605920D2065408BB4C7BE00AF7883E6", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1117" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "body": "Economic Development Sub-Committee", "headline": "Sub-committee to receive Tariff Action Plan progress report on US tariff impacts", "summary": "The Economic Development Sub-Committee will receive a progress report on the Tariff Action Plan, detailing initiatives to mitigate economic risks from U.S. tariffs. The committee will also receive a presentation on a Tourism Simcoe County Film Industry Toolkit project to support local film production. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and disclosure of pecuniary interests.", "agenda_url": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/158208/Economic%20Development%20Sub-Committee%20-%2014%20Apr%20202.pdf?handle=CC10F9DE27104D659213A5107B6401ED", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://simcoe.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=1132" } ] }